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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.52, 2,924.52 and 2,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.52, 2,924.52 and 2,043.84 is: 2,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.52 : 2,924.52 = 2,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.52/2,924.52 = 2,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.52x = 2,924.52 × 2,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.52x = 5,977,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977,250.96/2,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.90

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